Tag: chablis

A selection of Old World wines at VanWineFest 2022

VanWineFest 2022: My Old World Wine Selections

 mywinepal  May 24, 2022

It’s been two years since we last tasted wines from around the world at the Vancouver International Wine Festival.  During COVID grapevines produced grapes and wine was made but may have been a little harder than normal to get workers in the vineyard and in the winery.  Below are my Old World wine selections.  Most of the vintages are 2020…

Valentines Day Hooray bacon with dates

Hooray “Bacon” Wrapped Dates and Wine for Valentine’s Day

 mywinepal  February 10, 2022

Here is an appetizer that you may want to consider for Valentine’s Day, made using Hooray “Bacon”, which is a plant-based alternative to bacon.  The entire recipe below that I received from Hooray Foods is plant-based.  And as I am “MyWinePal”, I’ve also given you ideas for two wines, one white and one red, to pair with this appetizer after…

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Lobster With Wine Pairing For The Holiday Season

 mywinepal  December 2, 2021

The holiday season is upon us and we start to think about enjoying time with family and friends.  Assuming we can do this safely over our second COVID season, what kinds of foods do you like to serve?  I prefer rich foods, like lobster.  No dieting allowed.  You can of course boil a lobster, or cook it in dish with…

J. Moreau & Fils Chablis 2018 and Domaine des Malandes Chablis Premier Cru, Vau de Vey, 2016

A Moment with Chablis Masterclass

 mywinepal  December 3, 2020

Do you love Chablis but not like Chardonnay?  Did you know that Chablis is made from Chardonnay?  Chardonnay is a very versatile grape, with both unoaked and oaked versions.  One reason that some people adore Chablis is the acidity and minerality from these wines, which in part comes from the climate and the other coming from the special limestone soils…

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The 2020 Vintage Expected Across France

 mywinepal  October 3, 2020

There is such a range of wines in France as you travel North to South and East to West, with so many different climates and soils.  The vintages can be different for major regions across France.  Luckily I was contacted by the Vignobles & Signatures Club whose members span France’s major appellations to tell me about the 2020 harvest, which…

French Terroir Talk wines in glass

The French Terroir Talk at VanWineFest 2020

 mywinepal  March 9, 2020

Andrew Jefford is an English journalist, radio presenter, poet, magazine editor, a wine writer for Decanter magazine and much more. He lives near Montpellier in France. Why am I telling you this?  Andrew lead our French Terroir Talk during this seminar at the Vancouver International Wine Festival.  If there was anyone with the background knowledge of wine and experience of…

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Enjoy a Glass of Burgundy with Maison Joseph Drouhin at VanWineFest 2020

 mywinepal  November 21, 2019

Let’s welcome Maison Joseph Drouhin from Burgundy to the Vancouver International Wine Festival.  Read about this winery’s long history and the wines that they will be pouring for us, in their own words. About Maison Joseph Drouhin With close to 90 different appellations, Maison Joseph Drouhin offers a fascinating array of Burgundy terroirs in all their authenticity and subtle variations….

Top Drop Vancouver

My Top Drop 2018 Favourite Wines

 mywinepal  May 25, 2018

Top Drop is the last major wine tasting in Vancouver before the start of summer. Top Drop is meant to represent the best in terroir and winemaker craft. Nature and Nurture.  Wineries from around the world are selected for the best of both, and we were not disappointed.  In my 5 star wine rating, most wines were at least 4…